Stretch ceilings are a popular type of finish, favorably distinguished from others by the ability to create a perfectly flat surface. It usually includes polyester, or polyethylene film. In this case, the presence of polyester in the material simplifies the installation of the stretch ceiling and reduces its price. This material is fixed on a special mount. In this case, the installation process does not take much time. The material features a wide range of colors, shapes and textures, which are limited only by the desire and imagination of the customer. In this material can look like suede, wood, metal and many other surfaces. Choose according to your taste and the degree of gloss of the material. Thus, the surface can differ matte, glossy and so on.

Material stretch ceilings

1. The material has a number of important characteristics, which include moisture resistance, as well as the ability to tolerate temperature fluctuations in the range from 0 to 60 degrees. Also, the stretch ceiling is distinguished by its reliability, which helps it to withstand water pressure of up to 100 liters per square meter.
2. Despite some limitations, like the power of lighting devices located on the stretch ceiling, the material provides an opportunity to create hidden electrical wiring, which in the event of a fire will not suffer, because the fabric of such a ceiling when exposed to fire does not ignite, but only melts.
3. Contrary to popular belief, a stretch ceiling does not take up much space in a room and does not reduce its height. To accommodate it, you need to allocate only 3 to 5 centimeters of the entire height of the room.

A special place among all the advantages is occupied by the area where it can be used. Thus, the stretch ceiling can be implemented both in residential buildings, and in various kinds of institutions, such as schools, swimming pools, kindergartens, retail sites, etc.

5. The stretch ceiling is easy to clean, for the implementation of which you can use, including means, which contain abrasive substances.

The disadvantage of a stretch ceiling

With all its advantages, the stretch ceiling also has disadvantages that limit its installation and operation. For example, the installation of the material in rooms where the air temperature can drop to – 5 degrees is not desirable, because the material in such conditions becomes brittle. In addition, the stretch ceiling does not have protection against the impact of sharp objects on it. It is also worth noting that the implementation of cosmetic repairs in rooms with stretch ceilings, causes great difficulty.